Jack The Ripper Tour in London
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Walk the streets of Victorian Whitechapel on this Jack The Ripper tour in London. On this true crime tour you’ll uncover chilling evidence, explore the infamous suspects, and hear the stories of the victims on an unforgettable Jack The Ripper walking tour through London's East End.
Tour Information
Days: Daily
Start Time: 1:30pm & 5:00pm (And 10am Saturday / Sunday)
Duration: 2 hours
Price: £14 per person
Meeting Point: Aldgate Station
Walking Distance: 3 miles
Language: English
Tour Type: Guided Walking Tour
Highlights
🩸 Walk through the original Jack The Ripper murder sites across Whitechapel.
🩸 Follow in the Ripper’s footsteps with a factual account of the Whitechapel murders.
🩸 Discover the theories and evidence behind Jack the Ripper's true identity.
🩸 Hear the tragic stories of the five canonical victims, told with dignity and respect.
🩸 Explore the social history of Victorian London's overcrowded East End slums.
🩸 Visit iconic East End landmarks including Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market.
🩸 Finish your Jack The Ripper tour with an optional visit at the legendary Ten Bells pub.
Description
Explore the streets of Victorian London on this Jack The Ripper walking tour, a factual investigation into London's most infamous unsolved murder case. This Jack The Ripper walk delivers historical accuracy, forensic detail and true crime storytelling, guiding you through the original 1888 murder sites where the Whitechapel murders unfolded.
Your Jack The Ripper tour guide brings Victorian London to life, examining the evidence, police investigation, eyewitness accounts and conflicting theories surrounding Jack the Ripper's identity, while treating the five canonical victims with the dignity and respect their stories deserve.
Along the way, this immersive Jack The Ripper tour weaves in the social history of the East End, from overcrowded slums to Spitalfields Market and Brick Lane, painting a vivid picture of the world in which these horrific crimes took place.
Whether you're a true crime enthusiast, history lover or wanting to discover East End London, this Jack The Ripper tour offers an evidence-based journey through Whitechapel's dark past, finishing at one of the legendary Jack The Ripper locations of the Ten Bells pub, to see if you can answer the question that still haunts London today - who was Jack The Ripper?
Included
✓ Guided Jack The Ripper walking tour in London
✓ In-depth history of Whitechapel and Victorian London's East End
✓ Exploration of the victims' stories - told with the dignity and respect they deserve
✓ Discussion of the evidence, theories and suspects behind Jack the Ripper's identity
✓ Brick Lane
✓ Spitalfields Market
✓ Finish outside The Ten Bells pub (great for an after tour drink!)
✓ Professional tour guide
Not Included
✗ Jack The Ripper Museum
Itinerary
📍 Aldgate Station
Start your tour by Aldgate Station
📍 St Botolph’s Church
Discover where vulnerable women gathered in deepest darkest Victorian Whitechapel.
📍 Mitre Square
Stand where Jack the Ripper brutally murdered during the ‘double event’
📍 Goulston Street
Discover where the Ripper discarded crucial evidence of the murders.
📍 White’s Row
Explore where Dorset Street's notorious Ripper murder scene once stood.
📍 Puma Court
Walk narrow Victorian passages reminiscent of the Ripper's shadowy London.
📍 Brick Lane
Discover where one of the Ripper’s victims drank before death.
📍 Hanbury Street
Stand where Jack the Ripper murdered one of his victims in 1888.
📍 The Ten Bells
Visit the historic pub famously associated as the last sighting of the Ripper’s victims.
*Itinerary subject to change
Know Before You Book:
This tour will include graphic descriptions of mature themes including murder and prostitution.
Children’s participation is solely at parents/guardians discretion. We recommend ages 10+.
Free cancellation when cancelled at least 24 hours in advance.
Know Before You Go:
You will receive a confirmation email with all of the tour details including the meeting point.
Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour start time.
Not Recommended For:
This tour is not suitable for wheelchairs
This tour is not suitable for strollers
This tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties
Tour Schedule & Meeting Point
Days of Operation: Every Day
Start: 1.30pm & 5pm (Also 10am Saturday & Sunday)
Meeting Point: Aldgate Station
Nearest Underground: Aldgate Station
Finish: 3.30pm & 7pm
End Point: Spitalfields / Ten Bells Pub
Nearest Underground: Liverpool Street
Please meet your tour guide who will be holding a yellow umbrella.
Frequently Asked Questions
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See The Sights Tours offers the best Jack The Ripper tour in London for those seeking a factual, history focused tour. The Jack The Ripper walking tour explores the real Whitechapel murder sites with expert storytelling and respectful treatment of the victims.
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The Jack The Ripper walking tour departs daily at 1.30pm and 5pm (and 10am on Saturday and Sunday).
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The Jack The Ripper walking tour meets at the Aldgate Station outside the Leonardo Hotel.
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The Jack The Ripper walk is 2 hours in duration (approximately).
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The Jack The Ripper walking tour finishes at the Ten Bells Pub.
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The Jack The Ripper walking tour is £14 per person with See The Sights Tours.
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The Jack The Ripper walking tour runs every day at 1.30pm and 5pm (also 10am on Saturday and Sunday).
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The Jack The Ripper walking tour is in English and is led by a professional local tour guide.
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The Jack The Ripper walking tour can suit families with older children interested in history and true crime. Parental discretion is advised due to the mature subject matter discussed.
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The Jack The Ripper walking tour suits active seniors comfortable walking around 3 miles over two hours. The tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or walking difficulties.
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The Jack The Ripper walking tour operates outdoors in all weathers, so guests should bring waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear when rain is forecast.
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No — the Jack The Ripper walking tour focuses on historical accuracy and true crime storytelling rather than theatrical scares, ghost-story gimmicks or sensationalised drama.
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“Erik’s walking tour offers a truly fresh and thoughtful perspective on the Jack the Ripper history.”
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“Erik was so informative and just had us all totally immersed in the story from the beginning.”
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“Jaimy was my guide and she really made it an interesting and educational experience without sensationalizing the gruesome history too much.”